United Kingdom - Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Meat Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
- Meat Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Meat Imports in the UK
- Meat Exports in the UK
Meat Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
The average meat import price stood at $4,640 per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $4,888 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($8,533 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($2,316 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Meat Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average meat export price amounted to $4,320 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($7,338 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($1,645 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Meat Imports in the UK
For the third year in a row, the UK recorded decline in supplies from abroad of meat, which decreased by -4% to 614K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt slump.
In value terms, meat imports fell slightly to $2.8B in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 1%.
| Import of Meat in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Ireland | 1,131 | 1,189 | 1,272 | 1,201 | 2.0% |
| Germany | 293 | 317 | 315 | 300 | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | 275 | 281 | 262 | 282 | 0.8% |
| Denmark | 336 | 326 | 251 | 195 | -16.6% |
| Spain | 136 | 109 | 106 | 177 | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | 217 | 178 | 180 | 154 | -10.8% |
| Poland | 139 | 141 | 130 | 137 | -0.5% |
| Belgium | 106 | 79.5 | 88.6 | 85.7 | -6.8% |
| Others | 264 | 224 | 267 | 316 | 6.2% |
| Total | 2,898 | 2,844 | 2,872 | 2,848 | -0.6% |
Top Suppliers of Meat to the UK in 2022:
- Ireland (193.4K tons)
- Germany (96.3K tons)
- Denmark (84.3K tons)
- Spain (55.1K tons)
- Netherlands (45.7K tons)
- New Zealand (33.9K tons)
- Belgium (25.6K tons)
- Poland (24.4K tons)
Meat Exports in the UK
In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of meat, when their volume increased by 7.1% to 395K tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment.
In value terms, meat exports rose rapidly to $1.7B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Meat in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| France | 306 | 301 | 458 | 477 | 15.9% |
| Ireland | 341 | 312 | 258 | 155 | -23.1% |
| Germany | 162 | 155 | 148 | 140 | -4.7% |
| China | 175 | 266 | 205 | 120 | -11.8% |
| Netherlands | 185 | 128 | 98.5 | 102 | -18.0% |
| Belgium | 80.6 | 83.2 | 85.2 | 84.3 | 1.5% |
| Philippines | 10.0 | 11.3 | 44.6 | 41.6 | 60.8% |
| United States | 41.7 | 25.6 | 40.7 | 37.2 | -3.7% |
| Italy | 81.6 | 73.2 | 38.3 | 25.9 | -31.8% |
| Poland | 15.0 | 15.6 | 9.6 | 24.0 | 17.0% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 48.5 | 55.9 | 54.1 | 20.0 | -25.6% |
| South Africa | 4.0 | 5.6 | 12.2 | 9.7 | 34.3% |
| Denmark | 34.3 | 35.4 | 12.2 | 9.5 | -34.8% |
| Others | 135 | 144 | 117 | 459 | 50.4% |
| Total | 1,621 | 1,612 | 1,582 | 1,705 | 1.7% |
Top Export Markets for Meat from the UK in 2022:
- France (77.3K tons)
- China (59.5K tons)
- Ireland (35.9K tons)
- Germany (33.3K tons)
- Netherlands (23.6K tons)
- Philippines (19.2K tons)
- Poland (14.0K tons)
- Belgium (11.9K tons)
- United States (8.0K tons)
- South Africa (5.9K tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (5.8K tons)
- Italy (3.5K tons)
- Denmark (3.4K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 1108 - Meat of asses
- FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
- FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
- FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
- FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
- FCL 1017 - Goat meat
- FCL 1097 - Horse meat
- FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
- FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
- FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
- FCL 1035 - Pig meat
- FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
- FCL 977 - Meat of sheep
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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